1
Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
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censure
gravity
banal
aesthete
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."
2
Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
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renovate
promote
elate
periodic
Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."
3
The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
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indecorous
courtesy
regurgitate
negate
Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."
4
The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
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futile
accentuate
sensualism
prominence
Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."
5Discern most nearly means:
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detect
awe
ramble
revoke
Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."